Halloween is not the only thing that is celebrated or commemorated on a day like today in the country and the world. Learn everything that happened on a day like today throughout history.
October 31 is a date full of historical events that left their mark on the culture and society globally. On this day, it is celebrated Halloween or Halloweenthe most popular non-religious holiday in USA.
This celebration surpasses Valentine’s Day and Easter in chocolate sales, and is characterized by the tradition of costumed children who walk around the neighborhoods asking for sweets with the phrase “Trick or Treat.”
Although this festival spread to various parts of the world, its roots go back to ancient Celtic traditions of All Hallows’ Eve, known as Samhain, a celebration that marked the end of summer and the arrival of autumn in the British Isles. The anniversaries of October 31 also highlight cultural, scientific and political milestones. Furthermore, it celebrates the World Savings Day and the World Cities Day.
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Today’s anniversaries, October 31
- 1517: Martin Luther published his 95 theses, marking the beginning of the Protestant Reformation.
- 1795: British poet John Keats was born.
- 1798: John Dalton described color blindness, contributing to visual science.
- 1925: José Ingenieros, a prominent Argentine writer and philosopher, has died.
- 1926: Harry Houdini, famous illusionist famous for his escapism, died.
- 1930: Michael Collins, astronaut of the Apollo 11 mission, was born.
- 1937: Rodolfo Ranni, Italian-Argentine actor, was born.
- 1961: Filmmaker Peter Jackson and Larry Mullen Jr., U2 drummer, were born.
- 1975: Queen launched Bohemian Rhapsodyone of his most emblematic songs.
- 1980: Argentine model Nicole Neumann was born.
- 1984: Indira Gandhi, Prime Minister of India, was assassinated.
- 1993: Film director Federico Fellini and actor River Phoenix died.
- 2010: The first episode of the series was released The Walking Dead.
- 2020: Sean Connery, legendary British James Bond actor, has died.
- World Day: World Savings Day was celebrated, promoting financial education.
- World Cities Day: The UN promoted awareness about sustainable urbanization.
- Halloween: This festival of Celtic origin was celebrated in several countries with costumes and sweets.
- Illusion Day: It was commemorated in honor of the death of Harry Houdini, an influential figure in illusionism.
Source: Ambito
